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Fledgling

by Octavia E. Butler

Published: 2007-01-02
Paperback : 320 pages

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"A master storyteller, Butler casts an unflinching eye on racism, sexism, poverty, and ignorance and lets the reader see the terror and beauty of human nature." - The Washington Post

This is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly unhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: She is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted-and still wants-to destroy her and those she cares for and how she can save herself.

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"Brilliant Octavia Butler Vampire Book"by Natasha T. (see profile) 08/20/11

"Several Angles of Discussion"by Traci G. (see profile) 03/16/09

This book was unexpected and a great read. It isn't your typical vampire story but it's a neat tale about the world of vampires as a species. The author takes you through the journey of a girl with amnesia,... (read more)

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